September 14, 2009

Random bits of life in Haiti

Living in a different country, we get to experience lots of random things we didn't expect. We've only been here a little over 3 weeks, but already have had many random little experiences to remind us that we are definitely not in the U.S.!!
--One of my favorite things-the beautiful flowers. Anna is always bringing us clusters of the prettiest and brightest tropical flowers! Hibiscus, heliconia, and there are tons of tiny hot pink flowers growing all over.
--Another is a bit less cheerful...the animals. They aren't exactly house pet material...most of them are way too skinny and kind of sickly looking. I made the mistake of naming one of the dogs and thinking about his lot in life a little too closely, which of course made me depressed! So this is Bitsy. He sits by us in church (dogs in church...that's another cultural difference!) probably because the Thede's sometimes feed him old leftovers.
--Avacado milkshakes. Sounds gross, but they are really tasty! Cory made them for us the other night.
--Letting your husband cut your hair. It's hot so I let Chris chop my hair, and he did great! (not that I was surprised.. ;)
--Being humbled, daily. We had big plans of saving the treats we brought from home until we'd been here a while. Well, we found ourselves drinking a delicious cup of Starbucks instant coffee this morning...it was SO good!! So we learned that we aren't as able to easily give up everything we know and love as we thought...which reminded us to be humble, AND allowed us to drink coffee--a great morning. :)

Please continue to pray for the salvation of people here. School started on the compound this morning-a praise, but also request. For students' families to be able to pay, and the teachers to be able to be paid. And for students to be reached for Christ. Thank you for your support, have a great day :) (These are a couple boys that visited us during a rainstorm)

5 comments:

  1. You should post a picture of your new haircut! :)
    Michelle

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  2. hey Kath and Chris,
    I definately want to see the hair cut. I really appreciate the bloggs and photos.
    Love ya
    DAD S.

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  3. Bring "Bitsy" home with you. I will stow him at my parents house till Paul and me can take him! Haven't taked to dad and mom about this, hummm, could be a little hiccup there. Hope the haircut is good, Chris is pretty much good at everything. Praying for ya!! Abby

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  4. I miss you guys!!!! I'm thinking about you and hope you're doing well! Keep being strong! : )

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  5. What's the recipe for an avocado milkshake?

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